Our Board

Susan works for the City of Calgary in the area of Affordable Housing. She has been a fan of Fire Exit Theatre for many years and is passionate about its mission. She has experience serving on other faith-based board of directors and has also worked in the Calgary music community for a not-for-profit organization. She volunteers with the Centre Street Choir enjoys playing the piano and is currently taking cello lessons as her next musical outlet. Susan believes that the fine arts are what define the legacy of each culture and generation (next to Biblical beliefs, of course) and wants to share what Fire Exit is doing in Calgary.

Michael is passionate about the local arts and culture scene, from theatre to film, live music, festivals and everything in between. He currently works in strategy and corporate development, and has over 15 years of experience in the financial and energy sectors. Michael also enjoys volunteering with other organizations around the city including Commons Church (where he met his wife, Christi), Calgary International Film Festival, and the local community association.

Glen has discovered a new passion in providing behind the scenes support for the arts community in Calgary through Fire Exit Theatre. A graduate of Canadian Bible College with a Bachelor of Religious Education in 2000, he currently works with the Government of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. Glen volunteers his time and talents in a variety of avenues recently including set construction for "Absence".

Joy is passionate about spreading hope by way of the arts, whether through spoken word or song. She is a Newfoundland-born, Calgary-based artist performing as an actor and most recently as a singer/songwriter. She has performed on stage as an actor with Fire Exit Theatre and off stage in an Assistant Stage Manager role and is now delighted to sit on the company's board. When Joy isn't creating or performing, she can be found at Centre Street Church where she has worked for the last four years as a worship leader and assistant to worship and live video departments.

As a child, Brenda dreamed of acting in, directing and producing Nancy Drew movies. But she ended up pursuing, instead of theatre arts, the practical field of business (of all things)! God, in His wisdom, has used that to enable Brenda to become a patron of the arts, including theatre, ballet, opera and symphony. After a two year hiatus, Brenda rejoined the Board and is glad to once again know what goes on behind the scenes at Fire Exit. Brenda considers herself an avid supporter of the arts and Fire Exit Theatre in particular, is near and dear to her heart.

Lisa Congo is a lifelong Calgarian. She just recently graduated with her Masters in Christian Studies. Lisa is the Principal Director of Programming and Operations with Sonshine Community Services – a Calgary 2nd Stage Women's Shelter. She loves to read, sing and do competitive knitting. Lisa believes strongly that the theatre arts are a critical tool for communicating truth and the reality of the lived human existence.

Sheila is a graduate of the College of New Caledonia’s Legal Secretarial Program and has had many years of administrative experience with various companies and educational institutions in Alberta and BC. She currently works with Calgary Christian School on their Elementary Campus and volunteers with Inn From The Cold as the Lead Dinner Coordinator and is part of a worship team with Centre Street Church. Sheila has been married for 32 years and is a mother to two adult children. Her favourite activities include attending theatre and music performances with family and friends.